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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Open Source