Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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