Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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