Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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