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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews 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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