Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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