Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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