Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Courses