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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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