Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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