Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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