Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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