Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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