Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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