Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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