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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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