Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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