Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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