Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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