Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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