Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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