Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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