Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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