Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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