Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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