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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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