Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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