Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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