Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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