Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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