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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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