Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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