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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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