Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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