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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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