Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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