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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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