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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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