Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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