Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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