Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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