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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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