Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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