Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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