Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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