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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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