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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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