Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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