Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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