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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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