Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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