Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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