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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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