Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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