Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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