Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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