Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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