Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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