Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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