Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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