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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online education are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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