Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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