Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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