Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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