Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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