Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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