Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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