Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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