Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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