Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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