Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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