Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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