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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners 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 issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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