Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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