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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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