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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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