Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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