Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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