Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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