Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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