Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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