Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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