Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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