Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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