Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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