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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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