Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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