Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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