Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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