Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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