Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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