Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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