Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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