Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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