Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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