Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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