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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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