Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources