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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators 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 experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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