Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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