Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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