Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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