Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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