Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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