Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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