Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally 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 issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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