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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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