Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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