Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses 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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