Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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