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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This 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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