Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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