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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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