Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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