Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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