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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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