Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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