Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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