Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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