Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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