Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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