Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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