Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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