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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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