Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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