Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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