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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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