Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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