Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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