Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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