Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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