Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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