Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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