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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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