Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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