Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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