Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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