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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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