Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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