Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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