Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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