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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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