Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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