Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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