Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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