Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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