Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education