Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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