Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology enable students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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