Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers 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 MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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