Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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