Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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