Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed 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 assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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