Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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