Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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