Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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