Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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