Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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