Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies 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 in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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