Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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