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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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