Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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