Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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