Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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