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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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