Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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