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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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