Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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