Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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