Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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