Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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