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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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