Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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