Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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