Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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