Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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