Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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