Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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