Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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