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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies 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 educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course University