Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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