Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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