Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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