Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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