Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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