Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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