Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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