Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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