Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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