Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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