Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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