Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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