Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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