Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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