Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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