Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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