Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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