Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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