Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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