Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources