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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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