Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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