Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What 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 participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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