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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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