Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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