Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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