Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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