Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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