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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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