Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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