Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have enabled humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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