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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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