Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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