Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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