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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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