Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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