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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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