Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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