Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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