Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors 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 massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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