Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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