Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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