Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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