Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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