Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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