Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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