Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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