Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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