Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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