Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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