Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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