Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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