Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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