Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies 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 teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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