Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Technology-enhanced Learning