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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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