Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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