Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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