Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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