Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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