Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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