Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations 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 participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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