Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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