Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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