Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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