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 regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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