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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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