Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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