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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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