Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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