Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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