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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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