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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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