Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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