Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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