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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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