Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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