Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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