Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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