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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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