Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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