Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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