Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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