Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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