Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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