Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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