Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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