Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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