Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important 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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