Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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