Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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