Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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