Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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