Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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