Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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