Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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