Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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