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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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