Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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