Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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