Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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