Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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