Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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