Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Books