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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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