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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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