Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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