Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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