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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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