Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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