Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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