Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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