Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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