Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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