Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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