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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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