Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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