Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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