Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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