Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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