Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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