Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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