Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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