Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What 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 optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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