Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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