Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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