Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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