Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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