Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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