Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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