Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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