Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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