Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes 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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