Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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