Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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