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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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