Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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