Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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