Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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