Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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