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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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