Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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