Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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