Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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