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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education