Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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