Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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