Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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