Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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