Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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