Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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