Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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