Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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