Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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