Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee 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 classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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