Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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