Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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