Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education