Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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