Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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