Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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