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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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