Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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