Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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