Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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