Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators 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 massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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