Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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