Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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