Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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