Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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