Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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