Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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