Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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