Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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