Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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