Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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