Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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