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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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