Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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