Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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