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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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