Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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