Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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