Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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