Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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