Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that educators 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 MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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