Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business 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 institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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