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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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