Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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