Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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