Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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