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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs