Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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