Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details 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 topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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