Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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