Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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