Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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