Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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