Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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