Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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