Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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