Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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