Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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