Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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