Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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