Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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