Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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