Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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