Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions 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 massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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