Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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