Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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