Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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