Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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