Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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