Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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