Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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