Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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