Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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