Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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