Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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