Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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