Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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