Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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