Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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