Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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