Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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