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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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