Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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