Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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