Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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