Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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