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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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