Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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