Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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