Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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