Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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