Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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