Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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