Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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