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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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