Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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