Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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