Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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