Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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