Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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