Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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