Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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