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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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