Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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