Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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