Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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