Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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