Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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