Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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