Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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