Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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