Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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