Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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