Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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