Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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