Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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