Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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