Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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