Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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