Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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