Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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