Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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