Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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