Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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