Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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