Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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