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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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