Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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