Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology enable students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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