Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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