Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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