Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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