Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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