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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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