Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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