Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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