Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major 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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