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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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