Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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