Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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