Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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