Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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