Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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