Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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