Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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