Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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