Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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