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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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