Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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