Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For Credit