Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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