Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources