Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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