Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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