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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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