Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course