Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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