Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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