Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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