Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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