Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the 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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