Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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