Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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