Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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