Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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