Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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