Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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