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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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