Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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