Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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