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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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