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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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