Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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