Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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