Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning enable humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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