Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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