Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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