Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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