Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand these open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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