Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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