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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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