Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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