Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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