Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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