Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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