Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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