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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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